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Briteman Family History

Briteman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brickman, Kritzman, Rittman, Brotman, Breitzman, Bridgeman, Breitman

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Where is the Briteman family from?

You can see how Briteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briteman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Briteman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Briteman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Briteman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Briteman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briteman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Briteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briteman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Briteman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Briteman. For the veterans among your Briteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briteman lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Briteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Briteman in 1989 was 85, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briteman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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